*******From this chapter Anna will be known as Tara, because she's now living in Tara's body and it's her new life*****
Anna watched everything like a movie, Tara had suffered a lot in the hands of the royal family.
In another scene; Anna saw the King tell Tara that she is to be married to a Prince of the Vampiria kingdom,
“ You as the member of this family need to be married to the Prince of the Vampire Kingdom, you will be married in 3 days. Even if it's political you need to do this for Dersia, prepare yourself ” The King ordered and left Tara's room without even wanting to hear if she has agreed or not
Anna was shocked, « Vampire! What vampire! Are they real? What in the world is she in », she was busy asking herself questions about vampires and their existence that she didn't notice she was already in another scene.
Tara walked ear the lake that was beside her small house , she looked at the water and smiled.
“ this is it, I'm tired. Mama I'm coming to you, ” Tara spoke with sadness and tears flowed down her lovely face. Without thinking she jumped into the lake and held her breath so she could drown .
Anna tried to scream and stop her, but she was just an invisible person inside the memories. Anna witnessed Tara lose her life and that was when guards had come to take her out, she looked pale and out of life, she looked dead. And suddenly Anna woke up from the memories
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Anna was breathing heavily as if she was just drowning, and she realised that she was out of the memories. So these were the memories of her new life, she was Tara. The Gods didn't want Tara's story to end like that and she was brought here to continue it, maybe the God wanted her fulfil her dream of living in the countryside through Tara because she was happy when she was at the countryside with her mother.
“ I will live your life well Tara, I will make sure I go to where you were happy and stay there. I am sorry you went through all that ” Tara spoke with sadness and tears dropped from her face, she was going to use this life well by living it right for herself and Tara.
« But how can I do that, I'm not rich and I don't have anywhere else to go » Tara thought to herself
Tara thought hard and an idea popped, “Ah the marriage, maybe I could make a deal with the prince and he could leave me alone. Yes ” Anna had her plan ready when she remembered Vampire
“ so he's a vampire, will he drink my blood? Well I don't know, but I have to leave this place and for now the my marriage with the guy is my only key to leave this hell hole ” Anna assured herself again
While thinking about her life and plans the door was opened and a man who looked old came in, upon seeing her awake the man gasped and run out in a hurry.
“ What's wrong with him? ” Anna ( who's now Tara) asked herself and she went back to her planning
Suddenly the door was opened again and this time came in a man with aura and from the memories Anna ( Tara) recognised that he is the king.
“ Did you check on her?” the king asked
“ ah, no my King I just rushed to come and inform you that she is awake. I'm going to check on her now ” the man trembled as he spoke and he rushed to Tara's side to see if she's fine. The man checked on her and saw that she's fine now, “ she's doing well, she's recovering fast your highness ”
“ Leave, I want to speak to her ” The king commanded and everyone rushed out, leaving the king alone with Tara.
Tara was scared of this man after what she saw in the memories, she couldn't believe this man could kill the mother of his daughter without thinking twice. This man is dangerous, she felt anger and fear while looking at him. He came near and sat on the coach facing her
“ So you tried to die, hahaha who gave you the permission to die? And after hearing that you are going to get married to a prince of another kingdom for a peace agreement. What you did is going against my orders and I would have punished you if it wasn't for the wedding. ” He spoke with anger in his eyes while watching her, Tara found herself trembling from the anger oozing out of the man Infront of her.
“ I can't punish you through whips and other severe punishment but I have decided that you will be married the day after tomorrow. I have informed the family of the prince to get here as soon as possible so you can leave, useless like your mother ” He spat out his poisonous words to her and Tara found herself shedding a tear at his last sentence
“ Get your mind ready,.. and I warn you if you try any stupid things at the Vampiria kingdom, I won't care if they suck dry your blood and kill you. ” He stood up before speaking then spoke those words without looking at her and then he left her room
Tara was shaking hard, this man is a monster. Luckily she won't be seeing him again anytime soon, she's even happy that the wedding has been pulled closer. She can't wait to leave this wretched hole . She noticed that she felt her soul and Tara's memories blending but she didn't care because her old life and Tara's life had similarities and she has vowed to change their fate this time. She won't die but she will survive and go leave in the countryside alone, yes she will.
At night, two maids brought her good food, from the memories she saw Tara has been fed leftovers and rotten food. She scoffed because now they wanted to feed her well just because she's getting married, scumbags . She ate and washed herself in the bathroom, she missed her modern bathroom but she was content with this one too. She stayed on her bed thinking of what can she offer the prince so he would let her go
“ Mhh what could be important to the prince, well I can cook but I guess he must have a lot of chefs at their palace, mhh well we'll see when I reach there. I will figure out everything when I reach there ” Tara assured herself
Tara got inside their chamber, fuming. Her face twisted with anger and jealousy, her body rigid with irritation.How could he even accept to talk to her dressed like that? she thought, clenching her jaw. And that snake Elira, how bold and selfish can one woman be? Trying to seduce a married man? Even though there was no love, he was still married to her.As she stepped into the bathroom, she muttered mockingly,“Prince Xavier, may I speak with you? Alone?.” Her face twisted in annoyance as she mimicked Elira’s breathy, desperate tone.She changed into a loose cotton nightdress, nothing flashy, just something comfortable. When she returned, Xavier was already inside the room. Their eyes met briefly before she scoffed, turned off the lamp, and slid into bed wordlessly, giving him nothing not even a goodnight.Xavier blinked in surprise.What’s with her? No goodnight? he thought, heading into the bathroom to refresh.Tara, meanwhile, shut her eyes tighter.Did he ignore me? Why isn’t he
Far away in Vampiria, night cloaked the grand palace like a shadowy veil. In her chamber, Queen Gloria stood by the window, her eyes hard as she stared into the dark horizon. The news of them not being dead after the ambush she had planned angered her so much “They think they will be safe, never only my son Francis can be king,” she sneered, her voice a low hiss. “But I will see them fall before they ever set foot here in Vampiria.” At her feet knelt a slender woman cloaked in black Annette, the queen’s most loyal and deadly servant. “Annette,” Queen Gloria ordered, “send word to the rogues. I want them to strike them when they return from Greta, they should not reach Vampiria. I want no survivors… especially not her Annette bowed deeply. “It will be done, Your Majesty.” The queen’s lips curled into a cruel smile. “Good. Let them taste fear before they die.” ………………….. In Greta the morning light poured into the palace as Tara met King Asher in the royal gardens. She carried a s
The ball continued into the late hours, but for Tara, everything felt distant the music, the laughter, the glittering lights. She stayed close to Xavier, feeling his protective gaze on her as they mingled with nobles and allies. But she could sense his impatience; he wanted answers.When they finally returned to their room, Xavier shut the door, turning to face her. His eyes searched hers, his usual calm replaced by concern.“Tara… where were you? Tell me the truth.”Tara took a breath, steadying herself. “Let Sienna and Damian come in. They deserve to hear this too.”Xavier hesitated, then nodded. He opened the door and called for them quietly. Sienna entered first, curiosity and worry on her face. Damian followed, his expression serious.Tara gestured for them all to sit. She began to speak, her voice soft but firm. “ When I was going to the bathroom I met Mathew who wanted to harass me, and due to my anger I used my power on him and he collapsed. I headed down the corridor and met
The world blurred as Anisa’s magic carried them away, and when Tara opened her eyes, they were no longer in Greta. They stood beneath a sky streaked with silver clouds, the air filled with the scent of night-blooming flowers. Before them stretched a garden unlike any Tara had seen ancient trees twisted into arches, luminous blossoms glowing softly, and a stream that seemed to sing as it flowed.“Where are we?” Tara whispered, turning slowly, taking it all in.Anisa smiled gently. “The sacred garden of the Black Forest. A place hidden from all but the witches of our bloodline. I brought you here because you’re ready.”Tara’s heart raced. “What about Mathew? He saw my power... what if he tells everyone about it ”“Shhh, child.” Anisa touched her cheek lightly. “Hans, my loyal servant, handled it. Before we left, he wiped Mathew’s memory of tonight. The fool will remember nothing. His mind will fill the gap with some drunken stumble or foolish misstep. You are safe.”Tara let out a long
After a quiet dinner, Xavier and King Asher met in the king’s study. The room smelled faintly of cedar and ink, its walls lined with books and old maps.Xavier kept his tone measured. “There is one matter my wife requested I bring to your attention. Princess Tara has a business, she crafts scented candles. She hoped to trade here, with your permission.”Asher raised a brow, curious. “scented candles? What type of candles are those? ”“ Candles which gives out scent when lit, some have flower scents and other herbal scents ” Xavier explained with surprising ease, almost like a merchant himself “ A princess with a merchant’s ambition. That’s rare.” Asher was amused “They are of excellent quality,” Xavier added, surprising even himself with the small note of pride in his voice. He knew because he secretly asked one of the staff to bring him the candle so he tried.Asher smirked slightly. “If you are very sure of her and if it pleases her, she may trade freely within Greta. I admire a
“ How have you been? Don't you miss home ” Mathew asked while staring at her with a creepy lookTara was disgusted by the man Infront of her, the step brother who has been obsessed with her for years. “ I am doing great as you can see, ” Tara decided to skip the second question “ Prince Xavier, has Princess Tara cause you any problems? Well I am asking because her mother was convicted of treason and I hope my young sister has not inherited any treason behaviour from her ” Flora spoke like someone who's worried but mockery was heard in her voice, the other gasped at the revelation of Tara's mother being a traitor.“ I believe it's rude to speak of my sister in law's mother in that manner, regardless of what she did. Where I come from we don't speak ill of the dead people, I guess Dersia lacks manners ” Sienna defended and reprimanded Flora, she was tired of everyone trying to irritate Tara.The table fell silent, stunned by Sienna’s boldness. Even Asher arched a brow, amused by the un